Chronic pancreatitis - a disease of the pancreas, which during the exacerbation of the activation of enzymes, and as a consequence, autolysis (dissolution) of the tissue of the gland itself. The number of patients with chronic pancreatitis in recent decades has grown at times, and this is largely due to the wrong way of life.
The main causes of the disease are as follows:
- prevalence in the diet of fried, smoked, spicy and fatty foods;
- the use of products with preservatives, sweeteners, flavors and flavor enhancers;
- alcohol abuse;
- consumption of poor quality alcohol;
- smoking.
Symptoms of exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis
Biliary pancreatitis is associated with cholelithiasis and is caused by the transfer of bile to the ducts of the gland, primarily due to a violation of the diet. Symptoms of chronic biliary pancreatitis are as follows:
- flatulence (bloating);
- nausea and vomiting;
- feeling of heaviness, constant or paroxysmal pain in the left hypochondrium and epigastric region;
- unstable stool-like stool;
- loss of appetite, body weight;
- aversion to fatty foods.
Pathologically, the state of the pancreas is affected by alcohol abuse. In this case, a special threat is borne by frequent beer libations and consumption of poor quality spirits. Symptoms of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis are similar to those of biliary pancreatitis. In addition, the following specific manifestations are noted:
- cyanotic spots on the face, abdomen and lateral parts of the trunk;
- point hemorrhages in the navel zone;
- kidney failure ;
- fever;
- confusion of consciousness.
Traditional treatment of chronic pancreatitis
The treatment strategy for exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis depends on the degree of manifestation of symptoms. If there are pronounced signs of the disease, then immediate hospitalization is necessary. After the examination, specialists can decide to perform an operation to remove gallstones. But more often conservative treatment is prescribed, which includes:
- substitution therapy - taking medications that compensate for the weakened excretory function of the pancreas;
- antisecretory drugs that reduce the production of gastric juice;
- analgesics and antiemetics;
- antibacterial drugs for the prevention of infectious complications;
- nutritional support - the introduction of nutrition and fluid intravenously.
Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis show a strict diet, which excludes fatty, sharp, smoked, fried foods; alcoholic and carbonated drinks. In addition, doctors recommend to give up smoking. During the exacerbation, eggs, sausages, and thermally unprocessed vegetables are prohibited. Overeating is unacceptable!
Treatment of chronic pancreatitis with folk remedies
Traditional medicine to prevent attacks of pancreatitis recommends herbal decoctions and infusions with choleretic effect. One of the recipes includes:
- corn silk;
- chemist's chamomile;
- calendula;
- peppermint.
With reduced acidity, you should add plantain.
Further:
- Taken in equal proportions, the grass is crushed.
- 1 teaspoon of the collection is brewed with four glasses of boiling water, placed for 15 - 20 minutes in a water bath.
- At the end, the broth is infused for 40 minutes and filtered.
Drinking is taken three times a day 15 minutes before meals. At the same time, ¼ cup of the drug is diluted with ¾ glasses of water. Please note that the infusion is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days.